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Dividend Taxation
The dividend amount you received is likely the net dividend after tax deductions, while companies typically announce gross dividend amounts before taxes. Here’s what happens:
Gross Dividend: The original amount announced by the company before any tax deductions.
Net Dividend: The actual amount you receive after withholding taxes have been deducted at source.
For example, if a company announces a gross dividend of 1000 FCFA per share and the applicable withholding tax is 10%, you would receive 900FCFA per share as the net dividend.
What taxes are applied to my dividends?
Dividend taxation depends on several factors:
- The country where the company is domiciled
- Local tax regulations in that jurisdiction
- Any applicable double taxation treaties
- Your tax residency status
Common dividend taxes include:
- Withholding tax – deducted automatically at source
- Capital gains tax – may apply depending on jurisdiction
- Income tax – may be applicable in your country of residence
On the BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières), we have Income Tax
Where can I see the tax details for my dividend payments?
All tax information is provided in your dividend payment confirmation email, including:
- Tax percentage applied
- Type of tax deducted
You can also find this information in your transaction history within your Daba portfolio.
Do all dividend payments have taxes deducted?
Not necessarily. Tax treatment varies by:
- Company jurisdiction and local tax laws
- Type of investment vehicle (stocks, REITs, funds)
- Bilateral tax agreements
- Your investor status and residency
Some dividends may be paid gross (without tax deduction) while others will have various withholding taxes applied.
You can verify the tax applied on the official dividend announcement document published by the stock exchange.
Do I get better tax rates investing through Daba?
Yes! Typically (not always), companies have better tax rates than individuals. On the BRVM, individuals are taxed at 12% whereas companies are taxed less – hence Daba’s users may benefit from up to a 2% tax advantage when different taxes categories are applied.